Gobble ’Til You Wobble in Myrtle Beach

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Looking for a fun yet relaxing way to spend the Thanksgiving holiday? Myrtle Beach is a great place to do so – plus, you will get to enjoy the amazing fall weather along the Carolina coast. The Strand Resort can even further accommodate your needs with a location right in the heart of downtown. Whether you want to go for a walk along the beach, enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at one of the local restaurants, watch a holiday show, shop or run the Turkey Trot, you won’t be far from any of it while staying at this exquisite boutique resort.

Take a stroll along the sandy beach or the well-known Myrtle Beach Boardwalk while taking in the breathtaking sunrise and sipping on some delicious, hot coffee. After getting your morning dose of caffeine, head back to The Strand to make a game plan for hitting all the best shopping spots on the Grand Strand – especially since it’s the busiest shopping time of the year. The Myrtle Beach area has a surplus of shopping destinations — whether it be for small souvenirs or to knock out some of that holiday shopping on Black Friday, we have it all. Some of the area’s top retail destinations are within 15 minutes of the resort. Head on over to Broadway at the Beach, where you can not only shop ’til you drop, but also enjoy a nice meal or refreshing beverage. Also nearby, you will find divine shopping at The Market Common, Tanger Outlets and a variety of other stores and boutiques.

After a day filled with shopping, it’s time to unwind and enjoy a festive show that is sure to put you in the holiday mood. Some of the best options in the area include the Carolina Opry Christmas Special, the South’s Grandest Christmas Show at the Alabama Theater and Christmas at Pirates Voyage. It is sure to be a fun-filled night that the entire family can enjoy. Some of the theaters even offer dinner and a show.

But don’t stuff yourself too much – save some room for a delicious feast on Thanksgiving Day. Many of the local restaurants serve a unique and reasonably priced Thanksgiving dinner that relieves you from the stress of cooking and allows you to spend more time with your family and friends. Some of the fantastic area restaurants that will be serving a savory meal include Preston’s Seafood & Country Buffet, Thoroughbreds Steakhouse & Seafood Grille, Captain George’s, Damon’s Grill, Hard Rock Cafe and Simply Southern Smokehouse. With so many delicious options to choose from, picking where you want to eat dinner may be the hardest part of your vacation!

Lastly, before enjoying your Thanksgiving feast, join in on the 10th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot taking place at The Market Common on Thanksgiving  morning. Whether you feel like jogging a mile or running an 8K, this event is a local favorite that you will not want to miss. If nothing else, it will put you in the mood to gobble up some delicious food.

However you decide to spend your holiday in Myrtle Beach, we at The Strand will do all we can to make it comfortable and memorable. We look forward to seeing you soon!